HMRC files winding-up petition against Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited
HMRC petitioned the High Court on 26 May 2026 to wind up a Worcester-registered education and clinical research company, with a hearing listed for 8 July 2026. Full notice and Companies House record.
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HM Revenue and Customs presented a winding-up petition against Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited on 26 May 2026. The High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) has listed the case for hearing on 8 July 2026 under case number CR-2026-004135.
A winding-up petition is a court filing by a creditor asking the court to place a company into compulsory liquidation, meaning a court-ordered winding-up of the company's affairs. No order has been made. The hearing is scheduled at the Royal Courts of Justice, 7 Rolls Building, Fetter Lane, London, at 10:30 hours.
The company
Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited is registered at 105 High Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 2HW. The company was incorporated on 23 September 2021 and carries SIC codes covering veterinary activities and educational support services. Its most recent accounts were made up to 30 September 2024.
HMRC, acting through its General Counsel and Solicitor at 14 Westfield Avenue, Stratford, London, presented the petition as a creditor of the company.
The officers
Three directors currently hold office. Alan Patrick Robinson was appointed on 21 January 2022 and Sheldon Middleton on 19 May 2022, both resident in England. Consorticon Group Limited, a corporate director, was appointed on 25 October 2025.
Two directors have resigned. Graham Jinks served from 1 September 2023 until 2 September 2025. Dr Steffan Wynn Thomas was appointed at incorporation on 23 September 2021 and resigned on 25 October 2025.
Secured charge
One outstanding charge is registered against the company. Concept Group (Wigan) Limited holds a charge created on 21 March 2024 and delivered to Companies House on 28 March 2024. Companies House flags Concept Group (Wigan) Limited as a related party to the company. The charge covers all assets, property and undertaking of the company, all present and future obligations and liabilities under the facility agreement, and all intellectual property of the company.
The hearing
Anyone wishing to appear at the hearing, whether to support or oppose the petition, must give notice to HMRC's solicitors by 16:00 hours on 7 July 2026, in accordance with Rule 7.14 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016. HMRC's solicitor reference is 2130610, and the contact number given in the notice is 03000 544231.
Common questions
What does a winding-up petition mean for Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited?
A petition is a court filing, not a court order. Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited is not yet in liquidation. The court will consider the petition at the date listed in the notice; until then, the company continues to trade, but its bank may freeze accounts and counterparties may stop extending credit. The court can dismiss the petition, adjourn it, or grant a winding-up order.
Are you owed money by Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited?
You are not yet a creditor in a liquidation; the company is still trading. If you support the petition, you may file a notice of support at the court named in the notice. If the petition is granted, you become an unsecured creditor in the resulting compulsory liquidation and the Official Receiver will invite you to submit a proof of debt.
Did you work at Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited?
A petition does not by itself terminate your employment. Wages and holiday pay continue to accrue until the company stops paying you or is wound up. Watch the bank position closely; if accounts are frozen, payroll will be the first thing to fail. If the petition is granted, statutory redundancy and notice claims become payable from the Redundancy Payments Service.
Are you a director of Education & Clinical Research & Innovation Group Limited?
Once a petition is filed, the company's directors have a heightened duty to consider the interests of creditors. Continuing to trade where there is no reasonable prospect of avoiding insolvent liquidation can expose directors to personal liability for wrongful trading under Section 214 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Specialist insolvency advice should be taken immediately.
Sources
- The London Gazette notice (code Petitions to Wind Up (Companies))
- Companies House record 13639699
- Court: High Court of Justice (Chancery Division), case CR-2026-004135
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